Coefficient of a Particular Power

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Coefficient of a Particular Power

## Formula

For:

$$(a+bx)^n$$

the coefficient of $x^k$ is:

$${}^nC_k a^{n-k}b^k$$

## Usage

- Used when a question asks only for the coefficient of a particular power rather than the complete term.

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